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Carol Kirkwood, the popular BBC Breakfast weather presenter, has tied the knot! The 61 year old star got married in a "romantic and intimate" ceremony just after Christmas. Carol, who was previously married to Jimmy Kirkwood from 1990 to 2008, described her wedding day as "one I will never forget". So, who is the lucky man? Well, Carol's new husband is Steve Randall.

Long-running BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has confirmed she is now a married woman. Carol’s wedding to partner Steve Randall took place on Wednesday, 27 December, in Buckinghamshire, and she told viewers on Friday: “It was the most perfect and romantic and intimate wedding. We are both so incredibly happy.” Host Naga Munchetty sweetly added: "She's the queen of Breakfast and she looks absolutely stunning.

Sally Nugent is best known for presenting BBC Breakfast, but this Christmas she's swapped the iconic red sofa for the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom as she gets set to star in the show's festive special. The journalist and presenter, 52, has quickly become a favourite among TV viewers after taking over presenting BBC Breakfast from Louise Minchin in October 2021. Sally fronts the show alongside fellow permanent presenters Jon Kay, Charlie Stayt, and Naga Munchetty.

Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin had a blast celebrating his birthday with his girlfriend, Lauren Jaine, and other loved ones. The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer partied in Italy, catching up with his sister Anastasia Kuzmina, who is also a professional dancer, and fellow Strictly star Vito Coppola. Nikita, originally from Ukraine, shared a bunch of photos on Instagram from his birthday bash, including snaps with his proud mum, Natalia.

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent has shared the touching reason she's joining the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, following some personal struggles. The 52 year old telly star was one of the first three celebs announced for the 2023 festive show, after opening up about her marriage breakdown. Sally is teaming up with Graziano Di Prima for the special, sharing snaps of them together on the set of It Takes Two.

Sally Nugent was left visibly flustered while interviewing Vernon Kay on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, with the This Morning star appearing to dismiss her 'basic' question. Sally, 52, was questioning Vernon, 49, ahead of his gruelling 115-mile Ultra Ultra marathon on 14 November.The four-day challenge will see BBC Radio 2 DJ Vernon run from Victoria Park in Leicester to Bolton Wanderers Stadium to raise money for Children In Need.

Freddie Flintoff's Top Gear co-star Chris Harris has given an update on the former cricketer's health after his scary car crash last December. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Chris said: 'I think he's healing. It was a serious incident.

Monty Don has revealed he will eventually quit Gardeners' World, as he hopes his replacement will be a green-fingered female.The 68-year-old has starred on the BBC programme for the last two decades but says he expects to step down within the next five years. Speaking about who would replace him, Monty shared his hopes for it to be someone more representative of the current generation.

BBC viewers have praised a TV reporter's professionalism after his bag was stolen by a passer by live on air. Journalist Harry Low had been doing a report on Monday night, 30 October, providing the details of Storm Ciaran.

Pop legend Sonia first shot to fame as a fresh-faced 18 year old in 1989, with her No 1 chart hit, You'll Never Stop Me Loving You. She went on to have a string of further hits while working with the legendary songwriting and music production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, including Can't Forget You and Listen To Your Heart.The singing superstar even represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993 – coming a very respectable second place with Better The Devil You Know – and was the first female artist to have five Top 20 singles from one album. But incredibly Sonia, who's now 52, hardly seems to have changed a bit since her heyday, recently appearing on BBC Breakfast looking much younger than her age.

BBC Breakfast viewers admitted they were left cringing over a 'car crash' interview with guest Geri Horner on Thursday morning's episode of the show.The iconic former Spice Girl, 51, tried to discuss her new book but eagle-eyed viewers were quick to call out presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt's probing questions to the popstar. Naga suggested that Geri, who is married to Formula One legend Christian Horner, had 'researched' them before the interview, while Charlie accused her of 'pointing her finger' excessively.

Lorraine Kelly was absent from her own ITV talk show this morning Friday, 20 October, surprising viewers as a new face stepped in.The presenter, 63, sometimes misses her presenting slot on Lorraine when other commitments pop up, but it’s often her ITV co-stars Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard who step in for the star.Today, viewers tuned in to see Louise Minchin sitting in Lorraine’s usual chair, as she introduced the morning’s show. Sharing an Instagram story shortly before her appearance, Louise shared a photo of a mug with the Lorraine logo on it, writing: “So excited to be back on early morning telly!! I am presenting @Lorraine today. See you at 9am”.

Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor has shared that she fainted when she found out she had breast cancer, at the same time her character was fighting the disease on the ITV soap. The 60 year old actress thought her doctor was confusing her with her character when she was told about her diagnosis on the same day she filmed the scene where she shared her diagnosis with her on-screen husband.

Molly-Mae Hague said she felt she ‘embarrassed herself’ while supporting fiancé Tommy Fury during his fight with KSI at the weekend. The ex Love Island star and social media influencer, 24, added she ‘felt like she was going to faint and be sick’ as she watched her partner battle it out with the YouTuber at Manchester's AO Arena on Saturday.Tommy ended up winning the six-round bout on points - following up on his victory over Jake Paul - another YouTube influencer. Molly-Mae opened up on how she felt watching the father of her child in the boxing ring in a video released on her YouTube channel.The couple, who met on Love Island in 2017 and finished in second place, welcomed their daughter Bambi in January this year.

BBC Breakfast frontwoman Naga Munchetty has opened up on the agonising pain she has suffered for the last 32 years, after her little-known womb condition was dismissed by doctors.The much-loved newsreader, 48, suffers from a condition known medically as adenomyosis - something that has left her screaming in agony at several various points during her life, with the only option being to call an ambulance. Speaking to MPs today, Naga recalled being repeatedly instructed by doctors and health professionals to "suck it up", them being unwilling to further investigate her often debilitating condition, which she has suffered since the age of 15. Appearing before the Women and Equalities Committee as part of its inquiry into women's reproductive health, the BBC favourite revealed that her condition has left her "almost paranoid about when you take a toilet break".

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty joked about tensions with Charlie Stayt after an awkward exchange between the pair on the show. Charlie talked about feeling relieved that the weather would be getting colder and cloudier, when Naga called out the host. As Charlie talked about how the colder weather would mean he could watch TV guilt-free, Naga, 48, insisted that it was actually going to be sunny.The Rugby fan said: “You know when there is a big sporting occasion and the weather is good, and you have a bit of guilt because it’s nice outside, but you want to watch the thing and you’re staying indoors.

Professional boxer Tommy Fury said his fiancee Molly-Mae Hague only tolerates boxing because “she knows how happy it makes me”. Former Love Island star Tommy, 24, will climb into the ring for the second time this year fighting long-term rival, and YouTube star, KSI at the AO Arena in Manchester on October 14, following his victory over YouTube star Jake Paul in February. On Thursday, the 24-year-old spoke about social media star Molly-Mae’s reaction to his boxing matches and following in the footsteps of his half-brother Tyson Fury – who is the unbeaten heavyweight world champion.

BBC Breakfast presenters had to scramble to make an apology after an old clip of news presenter Huw Edwards played during Saturday's episode of the morning show. Ben Thompson and Naga Munchetty introduced a new instalment of Newswatch during the episode on Saturday, September 23.

She’s notched up 16 years with the BBC and has hosted TV shows including Crimewatch, Points Of View and BBC Breakfast, but Tina Daheley says the role she’s most proud of is that of mum. “This sounds corny and clichéd, but becoming a mum has empowered me to say no, because for a decade I just said yes to everything,” Tina, 43, explains. “It was just constant.

It's been a hectic summer for BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst - and not just in terms of the school holidays that are hastily (and sadly) coming to an end. In fact, the 42 year old has been busy getting her DIY on, and has been sharing snippets of her pricey home renovation over the last few weeks with her 25,000 social media followers.

BBC Breakfast star Emma Vardy has given birth to a baby boy.The presenter shared to social media that she'd welcomed a son named Jago Fionn, saying she's already "smitten and so in love" as she smiled for a picture with the newborn. Emma – who works as Ireland correspondent for BBC news – has stood in for Nina Wadhurst as business correspondent recently, as Nina herself headed off on maternity leave. Adding a caption to her post, Emma said to her almost 7,000 followers, "Presenting my best breaking news ever.

After nearly four decades on our screens and radio stations, BBC presenter Louise Priest has announced she is to step down from her role. The 62 year old, who currently hosts the morning and lunchtime headlines on BBC Look East, has released a statement saying she feels like "the time was right" to leave after almost 40 years working at the broadcaster.

It's time for the Lionesses to take to the field in the Women's World Cup final against Spain.The team have got the whole of England behind them as they attempt to make even more history. Many famous faces are also backing the three lions to walk away as world champions on Sunday, 20 August, and head of kick-off, a montage of messages from a number of big names was been published online.The video included messages from England men's captain Harry Kane and Spice Girls legends Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton. Geri, 51, told the girls: "Lionesses, we are so proud of you, Sarnia you are inspirational.

The BBC Breakfast star Emma Vardy has left the famous sofa as she is set to welcome her firstborn child with husband Aaron Adams. In recent weeks, Emma has taken over the hosting duties from her co-host Nina Warhurst, who was also on maternity leave following the birth of her third child.Taking to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Emma, 42, shared why she will be absent from the show as she was showing off her growing baby bump. In a picture where she shared her exciting news, Emma can be seen sitting on top of two industrial washing machines as she noted that she did not know the gender of her soon-to-be born baby.

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason has shared a health update with fans after he pulled out of a number of shows. David released a statement on Saturday, 12 August, to tell his fans that a scheduled operation means that he has to pull out of the upcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.The 83 year old is about to have an operation to have a "new bionic body part fitted".

Carol Kirkwood, 61, is enjoying loved-up, pre wedding bliss with police officer fiancé Steve Randall and has just released her third novel, Secrets of the Villa Amore. When we speak to Carol mid-afternoon on a Monday, she’s already been awake for more than 12 hours (but you’d never know it, given her infectious energy she seems to bring to everything she does) and is arriving back at her Berkshire home after a morning’s shift presenting the weather on BBC Breakfast.The last few weeks have been a whirlwind; Not only as she travelled to and from London to report the weather at Wimbledon, but she’s been doing the rounds to publicise her latest book- all in the hopes of securing a third bestseller. Given her 3am daily wake-up calls, where does she find the energy let alone the time to write a book? “You know that expression ‘if you want a job done, give it to a busy person’,” she laughs.

Nina Warhurst- star of BBC Breakfast - yesterday thanked her thousands of fans for their love, support and well wishes following the birth of her third child last month.Taking to Twitter yesterday morning, the business news presenter posted two adorable snaps of her newborn baby, with one of the heartmelting pictures showing Nina herself cradling her latest addition, a tiny baby girl, in her arms in hospital. "Thank you for the messages!" she told fans.

BBC Breakfast anchor Nina Warhurst took to Instagram to share some heartwarming snapshots from the past four weeks, introducing her newborn baby girl to the world. Nina revealed that she and her husband Ted have named their daughter, Nance. In the heartfelt post, Nina expressed her awe and wonder at witnessing her daughter's first four weeks of life.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty was left in tears during her BBC Five Live broadcast after learning of the death of BBC newsreader George Alagiah, while live on air. Naga, who was audibly upset, interrupted the radio station's sports news section, announcing: "We've just had the news that our colleague, BBC presenter Geoge Alagiah - you all know him - who has been living with bowel cancer since 2014 - he has since stepped back from presenting BBC News.

Viewers branded BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt's interview with Rita Ora as “flirty” and “excruciating” as she appeared on the show to promote her new music.The singer, 32, appeared on the news chat show on Saturday morning (15 July), where she opened up about her new album and relationship with husband Taika Waititi. However, just before the began talking about her music, Rita and host Charlie had an awkward moment of banter, which some fans called "excruciating" online.